Senior Facility Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave (vacation/sick/holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Virginia Retirement System benefits

Balanced Dukes wellness program

Tuition waiver for courses at JMU

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a General Maintenance Senior Technician for the 1st shift in Facilities Management. The role covers electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and fixture fabrication, with responsibilities including on-call coverage for emergencies.

The candidate should possess extensive knowledge of building trades, self-motivation, and strong communication skills to work with diverse campus teams. A valid driver's license and ability to work independently are required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the building maintenance crafts and systems, doors, locks, other closures and hardware, plaster, paint, carpentry, masonry, floor surface maintenance and repair, furniture repair, plumbing and electrical and HVAC.
• Ability to make apprentice level electrical, carpentry, plumbing repairs and perform moderately difficult trades/utilities work.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to take initiative.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate and motivate others.
• Ability to perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Electrical duties to include: Installation, repair, removal and replacement of lighting fixtures; removal of ballasts and replacement with hard wired lighting; repair and maintenance of lighting in ceiling fans; replacement and testing of receptacles, light switches, lighting timers and motion detectors; work on emergency lighting circuits to include replacement of batteries and exit lights.
• Plumbing duties to include: Troubleshooting, repair, replacement and installation of various plumbing accessories; replacement of flush valves, vacuum seals, spuds, flush handles; replacement of faucets and supply lines; testing of and adding salt to water conditioners and/or softeners on campus; troubleshooting auto flushers on toilets
• Carpentry duties to include: Installation, repair, servicing and maintenance of a variety of ceiling, floor and wall surfaces; replacement of hinges and door knobs; repair of furniture in dorms to include desks, drawers, chairs, etc.; installation and repair of door closers; installation of pictures and shelving; replacement of ceiling grids and tiles.
• Fabrication, repair and maintenance of a variety of building fixtures consisting of wood, plastic and other materials.
• This position requires rotating on-call responsibilities and provides coverage for emergency maintenance calls during the shift.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Electrical repairs

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a General Maintenance Senior Technician for the 1st shift in Facilities Management. The role covers electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and fixture fabrication, with responsibilities including on-call coverage for emergencies.

The candidate should possess extensive knowledge of building trades, self-motivation, and strong communication skills to work with diverse campus teams. A valid driver's license and ability to work independently are required.